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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 114500" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>First welcome. You've found a great place with lots of support, information and comfort.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sadly, the police did exactly what they're trained to do in a situation like yours. As long as she following instructions, there wasn't an issue in their minds. </p><p></p><p>One thing that no one should tolerate is her being violent. If she swings, call the police. Period. Each and every time. She'll either get the message that violence isn't going to work or the police will find a way to stop it -- either via juvie or the hospital. Yes, juvie is an awful thought but so is being beaten and being afraid of your child. </p><p></p><p>It does sound like you need some kind of evaluation for her so that she can be on the proper medications for whatever is wrong. ODD and CD rarely stand alone -- they are usually co-morbid with another illness (ADHD, BiPolar (BP), autism, etc.). If she's BiPolar (BP), it might take some trial and error to find the right medications for her, but the odds are you can find some.</p><p></p><p>What kind of treatment center are you looking at? It is a long-term, behavior mod type of place? A short-term medication trial facility? It really sounds like the best place for her would be one that is long-term and does medications as well.</p><p></p><p>As to your other kids, do emphasize to them that they should tell you what is happening no matter what their sister says. They have a right to feel safe.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad she's out of your home for now. You're lucky you have friends that were willing to step up and help out. Don't feel like you've failed. You haven't. Your daughter has a lot of issues and is a teen on top of those issues. Not a fun combo in the best of times. Having your husband gone doesn't make it easier for any of you.</p><p></p><p>HUGS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 114500, member: 3626"] First welcome. You've found a great place with lots of support, information and comfort. Sadly, the police did exactly what they're trained to do in a situation like yours. As long as she following instructions, there wasn't an issue in their minds. One thing that no one should tolerate is her being violent. If she swings, call the police. Period. Each and every time. She'll either get the message that violence isn't going to work or the police will find a way to stop it -- either via juvie or the hospital. Yes, juvie is an awful thought but so is being beaten and being afraid of your child. It does sound like you need some kind of evaluation for her so that she can be on the proper medications for whatever is wrong. ODD and CD rarely stand alone -- they are usually co-morbid with another illness (ADHD, BiPolar (BP), autism, etc.). If she's BiPolar (BP), it might take some trial and error to find the right medications for her, but the odds are you can find some. What kind of treatment center are you looking at? It is a long-term, behavior mod type of place? A short-term medication trial facility? It really sounds like the best place for her would be one that is long-term and does medications as well. As to your other kids, do emphasize to them that they should tell you what is happening no matter what their sister says. They have a right to feel safe. I'm glad she's out of your home for now. You're lucky you have friends that were willing to step up and help out. Don't feel like you've failed. You haven't. Your daughter has a lot of issues and is a teen on top of those issues. Not a fun combo in the best of times. Having your husband gone doesn't make it easier for any of you. HUGS [/QUOTE]
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